Novak Djokovic has hinted that he&nbsp;may head into the final stretch of his tennis career without a coach and instead rely on himself to do the job. The record 24-time Grand Slam champion&nbsp;recently split with his former coach Goran Ivanisevic after a successful&nbsp;six-year partnership.

The Serbian is currently undergoing a trial period with compatriot and former Davis Cup captain&nbsp;Nenad Zimonjić, who was with him at the Monte Carlo Masters a fortnight ago.

Quizzed whether he needed Ivanisevic's replacement at all during the 25th Laureus World Sports Awards where he received the top honour, Djokovic said:&nbsp;“I am considering that as well, whether I should or shouldn’t have the coach."

“I had a really good time with Nenad Zimonjić as my coach the last three weeks so we’re talking about continuing and seeing. Let’s see, I’m going to make the decision in the next period," he added.

Djokovic explained he had been playing at the top level for more than two decades and that he could 'afford' not having a coach.&nbsp;

“I’m not rushing. I feel like playing tennis over 20 years and having a lot of different teams and coaches, it’s not like I think I don’t need a coach at all. I think there’s always value in having that quality team and fitness coach, physio, mental coach. It’s all important. It creates a formula for success and helps you perform better, train better, recover better. Stay on the top for as long as you can," said Djokovic.&nbsp;

"But I think I’m in the stage of my career where I can afford to maybe think having no coach is also an option. Let’s see. I’m going to make my decision soon.”&nbsp;

<h2>Djokovic ends partnership with Ivanisevic&nbsp;</h2>

It was last month that Djokovic made the surprise decision of parting ways with&nbsp;Ivanisevic, ending a fruitful partnership where he won 12 Grand Slam titles.&nbsp;

The Croatian joined Djokovic's team in 2018 as the Serb looked for ways to improve his serve and overall gameplay.&nbsp;

“Goran and I decided to stop working together a few days ago,” Djokovic posted on Instagram.&nbsp;

Djokovic acknowledged that their working relationship had witnessed several ups and downs but their friendship remained intact.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/novak-djokovic-parts-ways-with-coach-goran-ivanisevic-amid-tough-start-to-2024-season-704801">Also read |&nbsp;Novak Djokovic parts ways with coach Goran Ivanisevic amid tough start to 2024 season</a>

Having ended the 2023 season with three Grand Slams, Djokovic has not had the best of starts to 2024. He lost in the Australian Open semifinals to eventual winner Jannik Sinner before suffering a shock third-round loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells.

Nardi, who is ranked No. 124, became the lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam or ATP Masters 1000 level event, surpassing No. 122 Levin Anderson in 2008 in Miami. &nbsp;

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(With inputs from agencies)

Novak Djokovic has hinted that he may head into the final stretch of his tennis career without a coach and instead rely on himself to do the job. The record 24-time Grand Slam champion recently split with his former coach Goran Ivanisevic after a successful six-year partnership.

Novak Djokovic has hinted that he may head into the final stretch of his tennis career without a coach and instead rely on himself to do the job. The record 24-time Grand Slam champion recently split with his former coach Goran Ivanisevic after a successful six-year partnership. The Serbian is currently undergoing a trial period with compatriot and former Davis Cup captain Nenad Zimonjić, who was with him at the Monte Carlo Masters a fortnight ago. Quizzed whether he needed Ivanisevic's replacement at all during the 25th Laureus World Sports Awards where he received the top honour, Djokovic said: “I am considering that as well, whether I should or shouldn’t have the coach." “I had a really good time with Nenad Zimonjić as my coach the last three weeks so we’re talking about continuing and seeing. Let’s see, I’m going to make the decision in the next period," he added. Djokovic explained he had been playing at the top level for more than two decades and that he could 'afford' not having a coach. “I’m not rushing. I feel like playing tennis over 20 years and having a lot of different teams and coaches, it’s not like I think I don’t need a coach at all. I think there’s always value in having that quality team and fitness coach, physio, mental coach. It’s all important. It creates a formula for success and helps you perform better, train better, recover better. Stay on the top for as long as you can," said Djokovic. "But I think I’m in the stage of my career where I can afford to maybe think having no coach is also an option. Let’s see. I’m going to make my decision soon.” Djokovic ends partnership with Ivanisevic It was last month that Djokovic made the surprise decision of parting ways with Ivanisevic, ending a fruitful partnership where he won 12 Grand Slam titles. The Croatian joined Djokovic's team in 2018 as the Serb looked for ways to improve his serve and overall gameplay. “Goran and I decided to stop working together a few days ago,” Djokovic posted on Instagram. Djokovic acknowledged that their working relationship had witnessed several ups and downs but their friendship remained intact. Also read | Novak Djokovic parts ways with coach Goran Ivanisevic amid tough start to 2024 season Having ended the 2023 season with three Grand Slams, Djokovic has not had the best of starts to 2024. He lost in the Australian Open semifinals to eventual winner Jannik Sinner before suffering a shock third-round loss to Luca Nardi at Indian Wells. Nardi, who is ranked No. 124, became the lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam or ATP Masters 1000 level event, surpassing No. 122 Levin Anderson in 2008 in Miami. (With inputs from agencies)

Novak Djokovic to coach himself? Tennis great drops hint for final stage of career

The nominations for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2023 have been announced and this year, the world`s pre-eminent sporting awards ceremony will celebrate not only athletes who thrilled sports fans over the previous 12 months but several who will end their careers with a claim to be the greatest in the history of their sport. Six nominees have been selected across seven nominated Laureus categories, with six inspirational programmes also shortlisted for the Laureus Sport for Good Award. The more than 1,400 members of the Laureus Global Media Nominations Panel decided on all but one category - the shortlist for the Laureus World Sportsperson with a Disability Award was chosen by a specialist panel from the International Paralympic Committee.

But what makes these Awards unique is the final stage of the judging process: a vote by the 71 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy - Olympic champions, world-record breakers, athletes who redefined their sports and who now make up the ultimate jury on sporting greatness.The Award winners in these categories and recipients of the Awards presented at the discretion of the Laureus World Sports Academy will be announced at the Laureus World Sports Awards in the Spring.The nominees for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award spent 2022 climbing to the very pinnacle of their sport. Lionel Messi collected the one prize that had eluded him by leading Argentina to the World Cup. Kylian Mbappe`s hat trick in the final earned him the Golden Boot as the World Cup`s leading goalscorer. Rafael Nadal ended 2022 alone at the top of the all-time list of men`s Grand Slam champions with 22 titles after victory in Australia and France.

Max Verstappen joins Messi and Nadal as past winners of this Award on the 2023 shortlist after defending his Formula One world title. Mondo Duplantis broke the pole vault world record on three occasions and won world titles indoors and out. Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a fourth NBA championship in eight years.Formula One world champion and current Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, Max Verstappen said: "It`s an honour to be nominated for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award. Winning last year was an incredible moment for me: it is such a prestigious accolade, and it means even more when you`re up against the world`s best athletes. To be shortlisted again is an achievement in itself, so thank you to my team Oracle Red Bull Racing for the support throughout our Championship winning year, and thank you to the world`s media for nominating me."

The race for the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award is led by two athletes who lit up the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce became a five-time champion over 100m, while Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone added the world title to her Olympic crown with a world record in the 400m hurdles. At the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Katie Ledecky won four golds, taking her total to 22, a record for a female swimmer. Alexia Putellas led FC Barcelona to a perfect season in the Spanish league and claimed a second Ballon d`Or. Mikaela Shiffrin regained her overall title at the Alpine Ski World Cup, while Iga Swiatek emerged from 2022 as the undisputed No.1 in women`s tennis, winning in Paris and New York. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce said: "I would like to thank the world`s sports media for this special nomination. This is my sixth nomination for the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year and it is a great honour. I continue to be inspired by the wider Laureus movement and initiatives in celebrating the power of sports to change the world, which further makes the nomination special. Thank you Laureus and the world`s sports media for nominating me once again."

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Two meteoric tennis talents have been nominated for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. Carlos Alcaraz gave a preview of the next era in the men`s game, winning the US Open to end the year as the sport`s youngest-ever No.1-ranked player. In the women`s game, Elena Rybakina won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. Scottie Scheffler won The Masters and tied for second at the US Open on his way to becoming golf`s No.1. Also nominated are the Morocco Men`s Football Team who captivated the world on their adventure to the semi-finals of the World Cup; Nathan Chen, the figure skater who added Olympic gold to a world title; and Tobi Amusan, who broke the 100m hurdles world record on the way to claiming Nigeria`s first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. The nominees for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award include both serial winners and ground-breakers. The Argentina Men`s Football Team won a third World Cup, but the first in a generation led by Lionel Messi. No team has won the Champions League more than Real Madrid, who claimed their 14th title to go with another La Liga championship. The Golden State Warriors` fourth NBA championship in eight years ensured their legacy will last forever.

The Oracle Red Bull Racing ended the eight-year reign of Mercedes with a Max Verstappen-led victory in the Constructors` Championship. The France Men`s Rugby Team had not won the Six Nations Championship since the Grand Slam of 2010 - and they repeated that feat to reclaim the crown in style. And there were no more dramatic champions than the England Women`s Football Team, who on home soil fulfilled their promise to become champions of Europe. The Laureus Sport for Good Award recognises an individual or organisation who, in the opinion of the members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, has made a significant contribution to transforming the lives of children and young people through sport. This year, the inspirational shortlist includes a movement-based psychosocial support intervention developed by War Child, Save the Children and UNICEF the Netherlands that uses physical activity to relieve stress in children affected by war or conflict (TeamUp); one that uses boxing to challenge stereotypes and empowers young women in Kenya (Boxgirls); a football project aimed at educating and elevating the homeless population in Delhi (Slum Soccer); a programme whose mission is to make sport inclusive for people with disabilities in South Africa (Made For More) and a project in Germany that uses action sports to help orphaned and migrant children integrate into new communities (High Five).

Diede de Groot, who completed back-to-back calendar Grand Slams to set a new standard in wheelchair tennis, is nominated for the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. She is joined in an inspirational category by Catherine Debrunner, who broke world records in T53 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m on her home track in Switzerland, then moved up to marathon, winning on her debut in Berlin, and in London. After a break of over two years from competitive swimming, New Zealand`s Cameron Leslie - who also competes in wheelchair rugby as a Wheel Black - won S4 100m freestyle gold at the World Para Swimming Championships. At the Winter Paralympics in China, Declan Farmer led the USA to a third consecutive gold medal in Ice Hockey and was the tournament`s top scorer; Jesper Saltvik Pedersen won four golds on the slopes; and the multi-sport phenomenon Oksana Masters added another chapter to her legend with double gold in the para biathlon.

Three surfers are nominated for the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award. Filipe Toledo of Brazil was the world champion for the first time. For Stephanie Gilmore, a previous winner of this Award, it was world championship No.8, while big-wave specialist Justine Dupont continued to thrill in that most daring of disciplines. At the Beijing Winter Olympics, freestyle skier Eileen Gu won two gold medals - in big air and halfpipe, while snowboarder Chloe Kim defended the halfpipe gold she had won as a teenager in 2018. Skateboarder Rayassa Leal was still only 14 as she won Street gold at both the Summer X Games and the World Championships. What we love about sport is not always measured in medals and there are some inspirational stories within the nominations for Laureus World Comeback of the Year. Tiger Woods` return at Augusta, 14 months after a car crash that crushed one of his feet, was as moving as any of his Major wins. Klay Thompson missed two entire seasons through injuries before returning to win his fourth NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors. At the World Athletics Championships, there was no upset greater than Jake Wightman`s defeat of Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the 1500m final.

Norway`s 21-year-old track superstar responded with gold in the 5,000m a few days later. Francesco Bagnaia won his first MotoGP title from a seemingly impossible position - he trailed by 91 points in mid-season. Annemiek van Vleuten started the Tour de France Femmes fighting illness and slumping to the back of the field, before fighting through the ranks to win it all. Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field after suffering cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 match for Denmark. In February 2022, he returned to the field in the Premier League.&nbsp;

The nominations for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2023 have been announced and this year, the world`s pre-eminent sporting awards ceremony will celebrate not only athletes who thrilled sports fans over the previous 12 months but several who will end their careers with a claim to be the greatest in the history of their sport.

The nominations for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2023 have been announced and this year, the world`s pre-eminent sporting awards ceremony will celebrate not only athletes who thrilled sports fans over the previous 12 months but several who will end their careers with a claim to be the greatest in the history of their sport. Six nominees have been selected across seven nominated Laureus categories, with six inspirational programmes also shortlisted for the Laureus Sport for Good Award. The more than 1,400 members of the Laureus Global Media Nominations Panel decided on all but one category - the shortlist for the Laureus World Sportsperson with a Disability Award was chosen by a specialist panel from the International Paralympic Committee. But what makes these Awards unique is the final stage of the judging process: a vote by the 71 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy - Olympic champions, world-record breakers, athletes who redefined their sports and who now make up the ultimate jury on sporting greatness.The Award winners in these categories and recipients of the Awards presented at the discretion of the Laureus World Sports Academy will be announced at the Laureus World Sports Awards in the Spring.The nominees for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award spent 2022 climbing to the very pinnacle of their sport. Lionel Messi collected the one prize that had eluded him by leading Argentina to the World Cup. Kylian Mbappe`s hat trick in the final earned him the Golden Boot as the World Cup`s leading goalscorer. Rafael Nadal ended 2022 alone at the top of the all-time list of men`s Grand Slam champions with 22 titles after victory in Australia and France. Max Verstappen joins Messi and Nadal as past winners of this Award on the 2023 shortlist after defending his Formula One world title. Mondo Duplantis broke the pole vault world record on three occasions and won world titles indoors and out. Steph Curry led the Golden State Warriors to a fourth NBA championship in eight years.Formula One world champion and current Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, Max Verstappen said: "It`s an honour to be nominated for the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award. Winning last year was an incredible moment for me: it is such a prestigious accolade, and it means even more when you`re up against the world`s best athletes. To be shortlisted again is an achievement in itself, so thank you to my team Oracle Red Bull Racing for the support throughout our Championship winning year, and thank you to the world`s media for nominating me." The race for the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award is led by two athletes who lit up the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce became a five-time champion over 100m, while Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone added the world title to her Olympic crown with a world record in the 400m hurdles. At the World Aquatics Championships in Budapest, Katie Ledecky won four golds, taking her total to 22, a record for a female swimmer. Alexia Putellas led FC Barcelona to a perfect season in the Spanish league and claimed a second Ballon d`Or. Mikaela Shiffrin regained her overall title at the Alpine Ski World Cup, while Iga Swiatek emerged from 2022 as the undisputed No.1 in women`s tennis, winning in Paris and New York. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce said: "I would like to thank the world`s sports media for this special nomination. This is my sixth nomination for the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year and it is a great honour. I continue to be inspired by the wider Laureus movement and initiatives in celebrating the power of sports to change the world, which further makes the nomination special. Thank you Laureus and the world`s sports media for nominating me once again." Also Read: Lionel Messi and his father wanted THESE six players to be expelled from Barcelona: Reports Two meteoric tennis talents have been nominated for the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. Carlos Alcaraz gave a preview of the next era in the men`s game, winning the US Open to end the year as the sport`s youngest-ever No.1-ranked player. In the women`s game, Elena Rybakina won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. Scottie Scheffler won The Masters and tied for second at the US Open on his way to becoming golf`s No.1. Also nominated are the Morocco Men`s Football Team who captivated the world on their adventure to the semi-finals of the World Cup; Nathan Chen, the figure skater who added Olympic gold to a world title; and Tobi Amusan, who broke the 100m hurdles world record on the way to claiming Nigeria`s first-ever gold medal at the World Athletics Championships. The nominees for the Laureus World Team of the Year Award include both serial winners and ground-breakers. The Argentina Men`s Football Team won a third World Cup, but the first in a generation led by Lionel Messi. No team has won the Champions League more than Real Madrid, who claimed their 14th title to go with another La Liga championship. The Golden State Warriors` fourth NBA championship in eight years ensured their legacy will last forever. The Oracle Red Bull Racing ended the eight-year reign of Mercedes with a Max Verstappen-led victory in the Constructors` Championship. The France Men`s Rugby Team had not won the Six Nations Championship since the Grand Slam of 2010 - and they repeated that feat to reclaim the crown in style. And there were no more dramatic champions than the England Women`s Football Team, who on home soil fulfilled their promise to become champions of Europe. The Laureus Sport for Good Award recognises an individual or organisation who, in the opinion of the members of the Laureus World Sports Academy, has made a significant contribution to transforming the lives of children and young people through sport. This year, the inspirational shortlist includes a movement-based psychosocial support intervention developed by War Child, Save the Children and UNICEF the Netherlands that uses physical activity to relieve stress in children affected by war or conflict (TeamUp); one that uses boxing to challenge stereotypes and empowers young women in Kenya (Boxgirls); a football project aimed at educating and elevating the homeless population in Delhi (Slum Soccer); a programme whose mission is to make sport inclusive for people with disabilities in South Africa (Made For More) and a project in Germany that uses action sports to help orphaned and migrant children integrate into new communities (High Five). Diede de Groot, who completed back-to-back calendar Grand Slams to set a new standard in wheelchair tennis, is nominated for the Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. She is joined in an inspirational category by Catherine Debrunner, who broke world records in T53 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m on her home track in Switzerland, then moved up to marathon, winning on her debut in Berlin, and in London. After a break of over two years from competitive swimming, New Zealand`s Cameron Leslie - who also competes in wheelchair rugby as a Wheel Black - won S4 100m freestyle gold at the World Para Swimming Championships. At the Winter Paralympics in China, Declan Farmer led the USA to a third consecutive gold medal in Ice Hockey and was the tournament`s top scorer; Jesper Saltvik Pedersen won four golds on the slopes; and the multi-sport phenomenon Oksana Masters added another chapter to her legend with double gold in the para biathlon. Three surfers are nominated for the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year Award. Filipe Toledo of Brazil was the world champion for the first time. For Stephanie Gilmore, a previous winner of this Award, it was world championship No.8, while big-wave specialist Justine Dupont continued to thrill in that most daring of disciplines. At the Beijing Winter Olympics, freestyle skier Eileen Gu won two gold medals - in big air and halfpipe, while snowboarder Chloe Kim defended the halfpipe gold she had won as a teenager in 2018. Skateboarder Rayassa Leal was still only 14 as she won Street gold at both the Summer X Games and the World Championships. What we love about sport is not always measured in medals and there are some inspirational stories within the nominations for Laureus World Comeback of the Year. Tiger Woods` return at Augusta, 14 months after a car crash that crushed one of his feet, was as moving as any of his Major wins. Klay Thompson missed two entire seasons through injuries before returning to win his fourth NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors. At the World Athletics Championships, there was no upset greater than Jake Wightman`s defeat of Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the 1500m final. Norway`s 21-year-old track superstar responded with gold in the 5,000m a few days later. Francesco Bagnaia won his first MotoGP title from a seemingly impossible position - he trailed by 91 points in mid-season. Annemiek van Vleuten started the Tour de France Femmes fighting illness and slumping to the back of the field, before fighting through the ranks to win it all. Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field after suffering cardiac arrest during a Euro 2020 match for Denmark. In February 2022, he returned to the field in the Premier League.

Laureus World Sports Awards 2023: Messi, Nadal, Curry, Swiatek spearhead All-Star nominations

Neeraj Chopra, India's&nbsp;first-ever winner of an Olympic athletics gold medal, added another feather to his illustrious hat on Wednesday (February 2) when he was&nbsp;nominated for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. The 23-year-old is one of the six nominees for the prestigious award. 
 
Neeraj's life has changed for the good post&nbsp;his record throw measuring 87.58 metres in the men's final of the javelin event in Tokyo 2020. After securing a top spot in the podium, he became the first Indian track and field athlete to win an individual Olympic gold medal in Tokyo 2020, joining&nbsp;Abhinav Bindra to become only the second Indian to return with a gold. 
 
Since then, Neeraj's stocks continue to rise in world sports. On Wednesday, he become&nbsp;only the third Indian athlete to be nominated for a Laureus Award&nbsp;after wrestler Vinesh Phogat (2019)&nbsp;and cricketing legend&nbsp;Sachin Tendulkar.&nbsp;

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Following Neeraj's nomination, Tendulkar congratulated the young star and tweeted, "My heartiest congratulations to you @Neeraj_chopra1 for your continued success representing India on the world stage. #Laureus22 nomination is another great achievement - with many more to come!."

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Talking about Tendulkar, he had received Laureus best sporting moment award in 2020. The legendary batter&nbsp;being carried on the shoulders by the MS Dhoni-led Indian team&nbsp;following the country's historic World Cup triumph in 2011 was voted as the Laureus best sporting moment in the last 20 years during the Covid-hit 2020 edition of the prestigious awards ceremony.

Neeraj Chopra, India's first-ever winner of an Olympic athletics gold medal, added another feather to his illustrious hat on Wednesday (February 2) when he was nominated for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award.

Neeraj Chopra, India's first-ever winner of an Olympic athletics gold medal, added another feather to his illustrious hat on Wednesday (February 2) when he was nominated for the 2022 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year Award. The 23-year-old is one of the six nominees for the prestigious award. Neeraj's life has changed for the good post his record throw measuring 87.58 metres in the men's final of the javelin event in Tokyo 2020. After securing a top spot in the podium, he became the first Indian track and field athlete to win an individual Olympic gold medal in Tokyo 2020, joining Abhinav Bindra to become only the second Indian to return with a gold. Since then, Neeraj's stocks continue to rise in world sports. On Wednesday, he become only the third Indian athlete to be nominated for a Laureus Award after wrestler Vinesh Phogat (2019) and cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar. ALSO READ | India's Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards Following Neeraj's nomination, Tendulkar congratulated the young star and tweeted, "My heartiest congratulations to you @Neeraj_chopra1 for your continued success representing India on the world stage. #Laureus22 nomination is another great achievement - with many more to come!." My heartiest congratulations to you @Neeraj_chopra1 for your continued success representing India on the world stage. 👏 A #Laureus22 nomination is another great achievement - with many more to come! https://t.co/ehbRV3yNe7 — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) February 3, 2022 × ALSO READ | Sports Budget increased by Rs 305.58 crore, emphasis on Khelo India and National Youth Schemes Talking about Tendulkar, he had received Laureus best sporting moment award in 2020. The legendary batter being carried on the shoulders by the MS Dhoni-led Indian team following the country's historic World Cup triumph in 2011 was voted as the Laureus best sporting moment in the last 20 years during the Covid-hit 2020 edition of the prestigious awards ceremony.

Sachin Tendulkar reacts as Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Virat Kohli urged his fans to vote for Sachin Tendulkar, who has been nominated among five contenders for the greatest Laureus Sporting Moment 2000-2020 Award.

Also read-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lareus-awards-2020-nominees-for-best-sportsperson-announced-274642">Laureus Awards 2020: Nominees for best Sportsperson announced&nbsp;</a>

Virat took to Twitter, where he described the Indian batting legend as "A friend, teammate, mentor and icon".&nbsp;

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After 2011's ICC World Cup final win, Tendulkar was carried on the shoulders of his teammate. Virat (who was among those who carried Tendulkar), had said that "Tendulkar has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years; It was time we carried him."

The moment that has been nominated by the Laureus Sports Foundation has titled it "Carried On the Shoulder Of A Nation".&nbsp;

The foundation launched this category for public voting, where the winner is decided by fans' votes.&nbsp; 
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Sachin Tendulkar had been a key player for the Indian cricket team&nbsp;during his tenure for the Men in Blue (1989-2013) scoring&nbsp;34,357 runs across all formats. He recently was a part of the 'Bushfire cricket Bash', where he coached Pontings XI, and also played an over for Ellyse Perry.&nbsp;

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🏏 400 not out 
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The list of nominees of the Sportsman of the Year include Lewis Hamilton, Eliud Kipchoge, Marc Marquez, Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal&nbsp;and Tiger Woods.

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F1 team Mercedes, Liverpool Football Club, South Africa’s rugby team, Spain’s men’s basketball team, basketball’s Toronto Raptors, and the United States Women’s Football Team are all competing for the Team of the Year award.&nbsp;

In the 'World Sportswoman of the Year' category, Naomi Osaka, the first Asian tennis player to get to number 1 in world rankings is competing against Golden Ball and Golden boot winner Megan Rapinoe, gymnastic great Simone Biles, American sprinters Allyson Felix and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce along with US skiing legend Mikaela.

The winner will be announced during the Laureus World Sports Awards Show in Berlin on February 17. 
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Virat Kohli urged his fans to vote for Sachin Tendulkar, who has been nominated among five contenders for the greatest Laureus Sporting Moment 2000-2020 Award. Also read- Laureus Awards 2020: Nominees for best Sportsperson announced Virat took to Twitter, where he described the Indian batting legend as "A friend, teammate, mentor and icon".

Virat Kohli urged his fans to vote for Sachin Tendulkar, who has been nominated among five contenders for the greatest Laureus Sporting Moment 2000-2020 Award. Also read- Laureus Awards 2020: Nominees for best Sportsperson announced Virat took to Twitter, where he described the Indian batting legend as "A friend, teammate, mentor and icon". A friend, teammate, mentor and icon. Let's all come together and vote for @sachin_rt paaji for the Laureus Sporting Moment 2⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣ - 2⃣0⃣2⃣0⃣ ✌ Click on the link below and vote now. 💪 @LaureusSport #Laureus20 https://t.co/wzzzldtJhS pic.twitter.com/PegECYFH2E — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 9, 2020 × After 2011's ICC World Cup final win, Tendulkar was carried on the shoulders of his teammate. Virat (who was among those who carried Tendulkar), had said that "Tendulkar has carried the burden of the nation for 21 years; It was time we carried him." The moment that has been nominated by the Laureus Sports Foundation has titled it "Carried On the Shoulder Of A Nation". The foundation launched this category for public voting, where the winner is decided by fans' votes. Sachin Tendulkar had been a key player for the Indian cricket team during his tenure for the Men in Blue (1989-2013) scoring 34,357 runs across all formats. He recently was a part of the 'Bushfire cricket Bash', where he coached Pontings XI, and also played an over for Ellyse Perry. 📸 Legendary shot 📸 🏏 400 not out 🏏 World Cup Man of the Tournament 🏏 Double World Cup winning captain 🏏 The Little Master - 💯 centuries Sport unites to raise $7.7 million for the bushfire relief fund 🇦🇺#BigAppeal 💛💚 pic.twitter.com/fsNMOKuCmt — Laureus (@LaureusSport) February 9, 2020 × The list of nominees of the Sportsman of the Year include Lewis Hamilton, Eliud Kipchoge, Marc Marquez, Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal and Tiger Woods. 20 ▶️ 10 ▶️ Final 5⃣! 🇿🇦 @Natsdutoit 🏊‍ 🇮🇳 @sachin_rt 🏏 🇨🇳 Xia Boyu ⛰ 🇧🇷 @ChapecoenseReal ⚽ 🇩🇪 @SchumacherMick 🏎 Whether you've voted before or not, have your say in the Laureus Sporting Moment 2000 - 2020 final round 👉 https://t.co/qjasmsla86#Laureus20 #SportUnitesUs pic.twitter.com/qXqGfBcUZZ — Laureus (@LaureusSport) February 6, 2020 × F1 team Mercedes, Liverpool Football Club, South Africa’s rugby team, Spain’s men’s basketball team, basketball’s Toronto Raptors, and the United States Women’s Football Team are all competing for the Team of the Year award. In the 'World Sportswoman of the Year' category, Naomi Osaka, the first Asian tennis player to get to number 1 in world rankings is competing against Golden Ball and Golden boot winner Megan Rapinoe, gymnastic great Simone Biles, American sprinters Allyson Felix and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce along with US skiing legend Mikaela. The winner will be announced during the Laureus World Sports Awards Show in Berlin on February 17.

Let's all come together and vote for Sachin Tendulkar: Virat Kohli appeals to fans ahead of Laureus Sports Award